PROJECT RUNWAY.....Behind The Scenes of "Rocketman" Elton John Movie Challenge: BLOG!

Sequin Boys--Dazzling creations from Season 17 Bravo's "Project Runway" designers (L to R) Venny Etienne, Jamall Osterholm, Garo Sparo, Bishme Cromartie, Jhoan "Sebastian" Grey

Recently on the new-and-improved "Project Runway" on Bravo, the Challenge was to design and create looks inspired by the new movie "Rocketman" based on Elton John's life. The designers had to create a fashionable stage-worthy costume that would fit in perfectly with the movie and vibe THE MAN...THE LEGEND....Sir Elton John, and all his fabulousness. Being that it was a MENSWEAR challenge, male models were brought in to model the creations...

Follow The Yellow Brick Road--Costumes from "Rocketman" movie, by Costume Designer Julian Day--On the set of Season 17 "Project Runway" "Rocketman" Challenge, Brooklyn NY

The designers did a FANTASTIC job coming up with dazzling looks ranging from an "Intergalactic Sequined Rocketman", "Denim and Crystals Cowboy", "Avant-garde Zebra-printed High Fashion", to an angel-winged "Elvis"-like Stud...

Nick Verreos with Julian Day's Devil costume for "Rocketman" (lower photo of actor Taran Egerton in the costume)--Bravo's Season 17 "Project Runway", Brooklyn NY

As a Consulting Producer on the show, I had the privilege of taking care of the amazing costumes from Costume Designer Julian Day (also known for his "Bohemian Rhapsody" costumes, among other credits) that were shipped to our set to be displayed as inspiration for the "Project Runway" designers. I treated them like priceless gems and was especially honored to meet Mr. Day and organize and style the looks along with him. Here are some Behind-the-scenes photos from my time as a working "fly on the wall"...

First, here is Mr. Julian Day and his actual Costumes for the movie "Rocketman":

Day Dodgers--"Rocketman" Costume Designer Julian Day showing off his diamante-studded "Elton John Dodgers" onesie costume (it was SOOOOO HEAVY!!!) from the movie "Rokcetman"-- Bravo's Season 17 "Project Runway", Brooklyn NY

Devil Elvis-Elton--Devil Costume designed by Costume Designer Julian Day for "Rocketman" movie--Bravo's Season 17 "Project Runway", Brooklyn NY

Pimp Elton--Fur Coat and Silk Shantung-and-Red Crystals Suit, by Julian Day, Costume Designer of "Rocketman" movie--Bravo's Season 17 "Project Runway", Brooklyn NY

Piano Man--Piano-like fur coat and gold-and-black outfit, by Julian Day, Costume Designer of "Rocketman" movie--Bravo's Season 17 "Project Runway", Brooklyn NY

Peacock Couture--Details of a sequin-and-leather trimmed bomber jacket--by "Rocketman" movie Costume Designer Julian Day--Bravo's Season 17 "Project Runway", Brooklyn NY

Dandy Jackets--Jackets designed by Julian Day, Costume Designer of "Rocketman" movie-- Bravo's Season 17 "Project Runway", Brooklyn NY

Fab Shoes--Shoes designed by Julian Day, Costume Designer of "Rocketman" movie--Bravo's Season 17 "Project Runway", Brooklyn NY

And now, my EXCLUSIVE Behind-The-Scenes Photos of the creations from the "Project Runway" designers:

Hot Boys--Models in designs by Season 17 "Project Runway" designers (L to R) Hester Sunshine, Bishme Cromartie and Tessa Clark--"Rocketman" Challenge, Bravo's Season 17 "Project Runway", Brooklyn NY

Rocketman Winner--The winning design, worn by model and on the dress form, from Season 17 "Project Runway" designer Garo Sparo--"Rocketman" Challenge, Bravo's Season 17 "Project Runway", Brooklyn NY

Helping Hands--Season 17 "Project Runway" designer Garo Sparo gets some glue gun assistance form fellow "Project Runway" designer Sonia Kasparian, backstage during the "Last Looks" pre-runway portion--"Rocketman" Challenge, Bravo's Season 17 "Project Runway", Brooklyn NY

Denin, Fur and Sequins--"Pimp Cowboy" design from Season 17 "Project Runway" designer Bishme Cromartie (in lower photo, working on his design)--"Rocketman" Challenge, Bravo's Season 17 "Project Runway", Brooklyn NY

Angel Elvis/Elton--Angel-and-Elvis-inspired design by Season 17 "Project Runway" designer Jhoan "Sebastian" Grey, worn by model--"Rocketman" Challenge, Bravo's Season 17 "Project Runway", Brooklyn NY

Le Coq Chic--Avant-garde coat-dress design featuring sequined zebra "print" and coral colored feathers from Season 17 "Project Runway" designer Jamall Osterholm--"Rocketman" Challenge, Bravo's Season 17 "Project Runway", Brooklyn NY

Turkey Boy--Turkey/Chicken-inspired design from Season 17 "Project Runway" designer Hester Sunshine--"Rocketman" Challenge Bravo's Season 17 "Project Runway", Brooklyn NY

Blue Boys--Models backstage in creations from Season 17 "Project Runway" designers (L to R) Venny Etienne and Lela Orr--"Rocketman" Challenge, Bravo's Season 17 "Project Runway", Brooklyn NY

Hi Sailor--Design from Season 17 "Project Runway" designer Venny Etienne--"Rocketman" Challenge, Bravo's Season 17 "Project Runway", Brooklyn NY

Feathers and Fringe--Model in creation by Season 17 "Project Runway" designer Lea Orr--"Rocketman" Challenge (she was OUT as a result--Bravo's Season 17 "Project Runway", Brooklyn NY

"Rocketman" Costume Designer Julian Day and the "Project Runway" judges Brandon Maxwell, Nina Garcia, Elaine Welteroth and Karlie Kloss--Bravo's Season 17 "Project Runway", Brooklyn NY